This morning I assembled 10 of these units.
I am finding the block overall "cool" right now, so I am glad that the next sewing involves some of my warmer fabrics. I will say, I think I have a tendency towards a "cool" stash to begin with.
I seemed to be down about 10 squares for this unit. I either missed the instruction to cut them in the first place or they are hidden very well.
January's trick is going to be:
- "Jump over my Knee" (my vision is over my right knee while kneeling on my left. Eventually the word will be "knee")
This trick will be useful as a free choice on a Rally-free course as well as a trick behavior. He knows "jump" from agility, however I will not be using that word so I am starting from scratch.
Today I sat on the floor, my right leg out flat on the ground. If he advanced towards the leg he got a click, and treated on the other side of the leg. Absolutely no words or naming of the behavior at this point. No luring.
We made reasonable progress, except for Leela stealing the treats behind my back which made Nim frantic. (The cats actually know when the clicker comes out that treats are involved. You would think I would use this to train them).
December's tricks:
- "Through" (Passing through my leg from left or right heel position. I just added "through" with him facing me head-on this Saturday)
- "Paw" (Only his left paw at this time. His right paw will be trained separately and put on a different verbal cue)
"Through" is applicable to Rally-free. "Paw" is applicable to Rally-free and Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Both are being shaped without luring. I have just started added their naming today: I give the word, wait a moment, and then give the physical cue.
Hopefully more sewing later!
I think the kitties made off with those extra pieces and are making a bed for themselves out of it! LOL!!!
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I know. They are probably sewing their own quilt or something. This is my first full quilt since combining the living area and the office/sewing area so I have never really dealt with their interest in my sewing.
DeleteLove the details of how to train dogs! Oh, and if you can figure out how to train the cats you'd make a fortune.
ReplyDeleteHope 2013 is gonna be a great year, and happy new year!
--Crabby
Thanks Jan! I do hope so, I definitely have enough going on that something certainly should go right. :)
DeleteWow..I had no idea how involved dog training is! And leave it to a kitty to take advantage for treat stealing!
ReplyDeleteHa! Both you and Brittany thought the same thing. I think part of it is me trying to put the process down so I do it consistently. Also I am trying a lot of stuff on my own.
DeleteOh yes, the cats are VERY resourceful, especially involving food.
I had no idea how intense dog training was!! You all are doing a great job! I can't wait to see what fun things you and Nim get into this year. 2013 is going to be a great year!!
ReplyDeleteWell. It might be more my personality. :) I am really trying to challenge myself as a handler and try new things.
DeleteThanks Brittany. I think this will be a great year too.
You are so brave to do the scrappy version!! I haven't seen anyone else doing it yet and love how your colors are working together. Hope you get a chance to work on the blocks soon...just look ahead past Page 10 because if you make up the Page 10 blocks without seeing how they work into the big picture you might be disappointed later. Just sayin'!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips on looking ahead. I am just working on page 10 right now. I won't stay up too late so this is going to be a slow process.
DeleteI am really looking forward to seeing how this scrappy works. :)
what gorgeous quilting already, samantha - i am in awe!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy. I need to get more time on it. :) I miss working on it.
DeleteThat's so funny the cats steal the treats. You'll have Nim trained in no time at all!
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